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• Apple may have two very different game controllers in the works

  04-09-2026 21:07 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple already supports nearly every major game controller, but new evidence suggests that the company may want to add its own hardware to the mix.
  Game controllers with a MacBook Pro
  Apple may be looking to expand its ambitions beyond software and platform support. Newly discovered code references two unreleased controllers with notably different feature sets.The references appeared within code briefly included in macOS 26.7, first spotted by pdfu, a MacRumors forum regular. The controllers in q
  
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• This is the folding iPhone, if case manufacturers are right

  04-09-2026 19:31 via appleinsider.com
  
  Ahead every iPhone release event, case manufacturers generate dummy units to see if their cases will fit properly. We've got our hands on these fakediPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone models, so let's take a look.
  Fake dummy units of Apple's rumored upcoming iPhones
  The dummy unit "industry" is bigger than ever this year, as you'd expect when there are three flagship models coming out, not just two. In recent weeks we've seen 3D prints and metal blanks, of what case manufacturers think that iPhone
  
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• Apple still on track for a revolutionary iPhone 20 in 2027

  04-09-2026 18:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  We're approaching the dawn of the iPhone 18 Pro, but a new report is addressing what to expect from the iPhone 20. Here's what to expect, so far.
  The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass
  From the earliest days of Apple's iPhone there has been that graphic showing the sea change it brought to smartphones. Before it, nothing looked like the iPhone, and after it, everything looked like it.It wasn't as clear cut when the iPhone celebrated its tenth anniversary with the iPhone X. But when you
  
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• Apple's home security devices may now launch in 2027

  04-09-2026 16:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  Summarizing existing rumors about Apple launching an AI home security camera, a new report says it will be announced in 2027 alongside a monitoring service.
  Apple is expected to release a home security system that includes a home hub (left) and cameras such as this HomeKit-compatible Amazon one (right).
  Apple has not had the best luck so far with security devices, having effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers after few vendors supported it. But it was one of several signs that Apple was ai
  
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• This is the folding iPhone, if case manufacters are right

  04-09-2026 16:26 via appleinsider.com
  
  Ahead every iPhone release event, case manufacturers generate dummy units to see if their cases will fit properly. We've got our hands on these fakediPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone models, so let's take a look.
  Fake dummy units of Apple's rumored upcoming iPhones
  The dummy unit "industry" is bigger than ever this year, as you'd expect when there are three flagship models coming out, not just two. In recent weeks we've seen 3D prints and metal blanks, of what case manufacturers think that iPhone
  
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• Alogic's newest monitors include a 6K touchscreen and 5K ultrawide

  04-09-2026 14:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  Alogic has announced six new monitors, including new 5K and 6K additions to its Aspekt Touch line that work with the Mac mini docking stand, as well as a new 5K ultrawide model with touchscreen support.
  Some Alogic monitors are perfect for Mac mini owners
  The new monitors also include models aimed squarely at the professional and business markets, including a 34-inch ultrawide curved option.Availability of the newly announced monitors varies. Some will be available soon, others will not go on sa
  
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• CEO John Ternus, legal battles, & iPhone Fold on the AppleInsider Podcast

  04-09-2026 14:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast.
  John Ternus is now CEO and the AppleInsider podcast has to bring back Controversy Corner - original image credits: Apple.
  It's been a busy week for Apple fans and the iPhone 18 event hasn't even happened yet. Tim Cook is now Executive Chairman while John Ternus is the new CEO.His new era has begun with a lot of controversial things that aren't exactly
  
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• Wokyis G7 Thunderbolt 5 dock - Retro styled, speedy connectivity

  04-09-2026 13:34 via appleinsider.com
  
  While the Thunderbolt 5 Wokyis G7 dock certainly goes after the retro gaming nostalgia vote, it also happens to be a well-thought-out add-on for your Mac Studio or older Apple Silicon Mac mini.
  Wokyis G7 80Gbps
  I am not a stranger to Mac docks. I suspect between myself and the rest of the staff, we've done the most reviews of them out of anybody facing the internet over the last decade.And, I'm not a stranger to nostalgia.
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• Apple's suppliers only made a few hundred iPhone Ultra units per day in August

  04-09-2026 13:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  Mass production of the iPhone Ultra has been underway for at least some weeks, but quality control inspections are reportedly rejecting all but a few.
  The expected iPhone Ultra is still believed to be announced at the September 9 event, but supplies may be extremely constrained.
  Reports have varied for months over whether the iPhone Ultra is delayed because of manufacturing problems, or whether those have been resolved. Now according to Nikkei Asia, however, production has been very slow.Reporte
  
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• Apple's suppliers only made a few hundred iPhone Ultra units in August

  04-09-2026 13:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  Mass production of the iPhone Ultra has been underway for at least some weeks, but quality control inspections are reportedly rejecting all but a few.
  The expected iPhone Ultra is still believed to be announced at the September 9 event, but supplies may be extremely constrained.
  Reports have varied for months over whether the iPhone Ultra is delayed because of manufacturing problems, or whether those have been resolved. Now according to Nikkei Asia, however, production has been very slow.Reporte
  
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• Inside iMovie: Getting started with video editing in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

  04-09-2026 13:05 via appleinsider.com
  Take your first steps to becoming the next Mr Beast, or make your vacation recap more bearable to watch, by using iMovie. Here's how to get started using it on iPhone and iPad.
  iMovie is free in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
  Video is a type of media that most of the world enjoys every day. It's a fantastic tool for sharing ideas and experiences with others, and in a way that can be much easier to digest than text or photographs alone.Social Media has a massive appetite for video, with almost all platform
  
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• HomePods may finally get surround sound through four connected speakers

  04-09-2026 03:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  Code discovered in audioOS 27, the HomePod operating system, shows references to a four-speaker setup, new calibrations, and a "Party Mode."
  A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon
  HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017. Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems.According to a post on the MacRumors forums from user pdfu, the code is available in audioOS 27. It ca
  
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• Global chemical giant BASF sues Apple over Face ID tech

  03-09-2026 21:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  Nearly a decade after Face ID debuted in the iPhone X, BASF is bringing a lawsuit against Apple for violating face authentication technology patents it holds.
  Apple must face yet another patent infringement lawsuit
  Many versions of the iPad and nearly every iPhone since the iPhone X has used Face ID. For whatever reason, BASF chose today to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit.According to a report from Reuters, the German-based BASF company has started a lawsuit against Apple. They allege paten
  
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• Apple TV picks up sci-fi thriller 'Waffle House Index' in seven-figure deal

  03-09-2026 20:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple TV is betting on the Waffle House Index for a sci-fi disaster flick that takes the restaurant's reputation for staying open to its logical extreme.
  Apple lands disaster film 'Waffle House Index'
  "Waffle House Index" follows a Waffle House waitress as a series of mounting disasters unfold during her night shift. First, a man with a gun, then a flood, followed by killer crocodiles, nuclear explosions, and yes: even aliens.Inde Navarrette, known for her role as Nikki Freeman in the horror fil
  
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• M4 Macs can share local AI work with PCs using Nvidia PAIR

  03-09-2026 20:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  Got an M4 Mac? Nvidia's new free tool lets it offload local AI tasks to your PC, turning your home network into a shared supercomputer.M5 MacBook Pro
  The Personal AI Router (PAIR) isn't hardware. Instead, it's software that connects supported Apple Silicon Macs, Nvidia RTX PCs, and DGX Spark systems.PAIR works with Ollama and LM Studio, two tools for running AI models locally. It discovers participating computers and gives AI apps a single connection for sending requests, so users don't have to
  
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• Apple Studio Display drops to $1,499 with Labor Day deals

  03-09-2026 19:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  Labor Day monitor sales at B&H and Amazon include discounts on the 2026 Apple Studio Display, with prices falling to as low as $1,499.
  Grab the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display.
  The Labor Day deals at Amazon and B&H deliver the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display that was released in March 2026.Grab Apple Studio Display deals
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• Pfizer launches immersive Apple Vision Pro experience to explain cancer research

  03-09-2026 19:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer has turned to Apple Vision Pro to make an experience that's meant to help cancer patients understand how the company conducts its research into the disease, but looks more like an infomercial.
  The captions explaining how drug research works are interesting, but this is an immersive experience that feels more like an advert - image credit: Groove Jones/Pfizer.
  Among its many other medical uses, Apple Vision Pro has been used to help with cancer detection. But now pharma
  
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• Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to $199 during Amazon's Labor Day Sale

  03-09-2026 17:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  September Apple sales are heating up, and AirPods Pro 3 have returned to $199 at Amazon after a $50 discount.
  Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal returns for September.
  Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199 for September, marking the lowest post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199
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• Maxed-out iPhone Ultra likely to break the $3,000 mark

  03-09-2026 17:21 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new report claims that Apple is launching a cost new iPhone Ultra at the same time that shortages are driving all prices up, and the result is that the new foldable may start at $2,099.
  iPhone Ultra will be the most costly iPhone ever made
  The first iPhone to cost more than $1,000 was the iPhone X, launched on the tenth anniversary of the device in 2017. Right now, a maxed-out iPhone 17 Pro Max is a dollar short of $2,000, but according to TrendForce, the iPhone Ultra must start north of that.
  
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• Long-rumored all-screen folding MacBook Pro project may be dead

  03-09-2026 16:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  In the same report that brought rumors of a 2029 MacBook of some sort, and M5 Ultra in the OLED MacBook Pro, it is said that Apple has scrapped plans for an all-screen folding MacBook Pro.
  An all-screen MacBook Pro may be a pipe dream
  An all-screen folding MacBook Pro is a rumor that really got started in 2022. Then, it was said that a 2026 launch was possible.And now, it turns out that it may not see the light of day.
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• OLED MacBook might get M5 Ultra chip, but it feels unlikely

  03-09-2026 16:38 via appleinsider.com
  
  If a rumor is right, Apple's forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro could also feature a brand-new M5 Ultra chip, ensuring the laptop will live up to its possible MacBook Ultra branding. We're skeptical.
  The MacBook Ultra could be a beast of a laptop
  Apple has been working on a MacBook Pro with a new OLED display for years, if the rumor mill is to be believed. Now, that machine is believed to be closer than ever, with a potential launch possible before the end of 2026.Now, researchers at Omdia believe tha
  
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• Apple may find OLED middle-ground between MacBook Pro and Air in 2029

  03-09-2026 16:34 via appleinsider.com
  
  A display research group with a middling rumor history claims that Apple is planning to introduce a new OLED MacBook model in 2029 to bridge the small gap between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
  The MacBook Neo is Apple's latest laptop, but it may be planning one more
  Apple surprised many, especially in the Windows world, with its launch of a low-cost, high-quality hit MacBook Neo back in March 2026. While that model fits in at the low end, a new report claims that Apple aims to add a further MacBo
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro chip leak hints at performance upgrades in two key areas

  03-09-2026 14:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  A supply chain leak has provided new information on the A20 Pro chip that's set to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, detailing how improved gaming performance and more fluid everyday use are in the cards.
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.
  Coming via a post on the Weibo social network, the leak claims that the A20 Pro's chip layout was reverse-engineered from its solder positions. This method allows the leaker to identify different aspects of the chi
  
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• Anker makes Matter smarthome bid with MindBase hub and NAS

  03-09-2026 14:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  Best known for batteries and chargers, Anker is launching a local AI hub for the home that supports Matter, controls cameras and video doorbells, and includes file sharing.
  The Anker MindBase is a smart home hub with Matter support and a built-in NAS - image credit: Anker.
  Following a revision of its lineup in January 2026, Anker has now announced a further series of cameras and sensors, plus the Anker MindBase smart home hub to control them all. It's the company's first home hub and is the most
  
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• iPhone Air review one year later: More than the sum of its flaws

  03-09-2026 13:38 via appleinsider.com
  
  A year ago, people were hand-wringing over the iPhone Air's failings, but 12 months later, it's clear its detractors dropped the ball on an iconic iPhone.
  iPhone Air one-year review: iPhone Air is a great iPhone
  The word "iconic" is thrown around all too easily these days. But it's still one that fits the iPhone Air.In a sea of all-too-familiar iPhones, the Air easily stands out from the crowd. It's every bit as distinctive as the iPhone 4 or iPhone 6, devices that ushered in new design language
  
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• Apple sued over App Tracking Transparency in $2.7 billion class action

  03-09-2026 13:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  A former UK antitrust director has filed a $2.7 billion class action suit claiming that Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature to disadvantage developers and benefit itself.
  App Tracking Transparency
  The new suit has been filed with the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which is already investigating Apple over a $4.1 billion iCloud suit. The new suit over App Tracking Transparency (ATT) has been put in front of CAT by Ann Pope, a former senior director at the UK's Co
  
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• There is a way to run Wallpaper Engine files on Mac, with caveats

  03-09-2026 05:00 via appleinsider.com
  Mac users can finally run their favorite Wallpaper Engine animated backgrounds natively without booting up Windows. Here's how to get it done, and what the limitations are today.Vivid Walls has an aurora wallpaper. Image credit: v2osk
  Wallpaper Engine lets people create animated desktop backgrounds, including scenes that respond to music or the mouse pointer. Users share their creations through Steam Workshop, Steam's service for distributing user-created content.Developer James Goodnight says V
  
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• US government worried that AI companies can't innovate without legal theft

  02-09-2026 23:48 via appleinsider.com
  
  If you're developing an LLM in the United States and need loads of data, the government has made a legal filing that claims copyright violations by AI companies are fine, as long as it means moving faster than perceived adversaries.
  The US government has put its finger on the scales in deciding the results of the AI race
  I don't like to start my pieces off with a quote, but I feel like this colors everything:"Rules of law that make it significantly more difficult to develop a robust AI industry
  
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• Hobby Lobby stealthily adds support for Apple Pay

  02-09-2026 22:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  After years of avoiding it, Hobby Lobby has begun rolling out Apple Pay at its checkouts, much to the delight of its increasingly frustrated customers, though it isn't available everywhere just yet.
  Hobby Lobby now accepts Apple Pay at checkout | Image credit: Hobby Lobby
  You may be able to pick up your assorted crafting bits and bobs at Hobby Lobby sans wallet if you so choose. Customers have discovered that, at least at certain locations, the retail arts and crafts giant has added support for
  
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• Apple's smart home display could be coming soon, sounds amazing

  02-09-2026 22:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's new smart home display, designed to power Apple Home, could be launching soon. Here's what the rumors say will be coming, and when.An expertly made mockup of Apple's smart home display, taping an iPad mini to a HomePod
  A lot of what we've been hearing about this new home hub isn't exactly new. Rumors say that this device was expected to launch in the spring of 2025, before the state of Apple Intelligence forced Apple to delay it.But that was all in 2025, and 2026 is poised to be more pro
  
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